HSS20x3/8 (HSS20x.375) – HSS Shapes - Round

HSS20x3/8 is a 20 in (508 mm) diameter round hollow section with a 3/8 in (10 mm) nominal wall, weighing 78.67 lb/ft (117.1 kg/m).

Round HSS are closed, circular tube sections, sharing the torsional and biaxial strength advantages of rectangular HSS but in a circular profile that's often preferred where appearance matters — exposed columns, canopy supports, and architectural framing — as well as more utilitarian uses like handrail posts and bollards. The circular shape distributes compressive and torsional loads evenly in every direction, making round HSS a strong, materially efficient choice wherever a round column or post is wanted rather than a square or rectangular one.

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Dimensions

PropertyValue
Nominal Weight (lb/ft)78.67
Outside Diameter (in)20.0
Nominal Thickness (in)0.375

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Section Properties

PropertyValue
Ix (in⁴)1040
Zx (in³)135
Sx (in³)104
rx (in)6.95
Iy (in⁴)1040
Zy (in³)135
Sy (in³)104
ry (in)6.95
J (in⁴)2080
C (in³)208

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